The Art of Slowing Down: A Watercolor Workshop for the Busy & Brave!

Explore artistic expression as a path to gently release perfectionism, connect with your inner child, and find joy and self-compassion. This is about learning art as a playful and impactful tool to be fully present – messy, curious, and open – and finding meaning in the creative process. You'll leave with several lovely pieces of original artwork, the foundational knowledge of watercolor and mixed media play, a stronger self-connection, and somatic and creative tools to continue to gently release perfectionism and rediscover creative expression as a path to joy and self-compassion. It takes courage, not confidence, to start painting; the joy is undeniable once you dive in!

Class details: Hosted at Studiolife on Saturday, October 11 from 1-4pm

Our class will begin by setting intentions to create a welcoming and safe container for exploration. With gentle somatic grounding and mindfulness practices, as well as reflective journaling exercises, Dez will lead us in cultivating present moment awareness and full body connection with ourselves while connecting art practices for joy and healing perfectionism. 

Watercolor and mixed media play instruction will follow, with Sarah leading us in an introduction to watercolor painting, and focusing on foundational techniques and color theory. Through guided instruction, we will explore various methods for applying watercolor and understanding how colors interact, color mixing, composition, and mixed media play. You do not need any artistic experience to join us, and all artistic skill levels are welcome. Our creative play will culminate in the creation of a personal piece of artwork – a visual love letter – with its creation and use as practical as it is joyful to create. You will leave class with completed artwork, and all of the tools to continue to create at home.

Expression over perfection.

Play over performance.

The growth is in the doing.

So much in life depends on how we see ordinary, everyday moments. Join us for this special class to choose WONDER over WORRY, and learn to choose it as a mindful and joyful practice.

Dez Clouse bio:

Dezryelle Arcieri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Somatic Coach, and founder of Satya Wellness Collective, PLLC, with over a decade of experience supporting healing in diverse mental health settings and healing spaces around the world. As a highly sensitive person and empath, she blends holistic, body-centered practices with trauma-informed talk therapy to help teens, adults, HSPs, high achievers, and women in leadership heal complex trauma, release perfectionism, and embody self-worth. A recovering perfectionist herself, Dezryelle is passionate about guiding clients to trust their bodies, regulate emotions, and reclaim their authentic, soft power.

Sarah Simon bio:

Artist and author Sarah Simon, a.k.a. @themintgardener, has taught thousands of people to watercolor and with her teaching talents, has made it such an approachable and enjoyable art form, both for the experienced and novice alike. Her Watercolor Workbook series provides everything you need to know about the art of watercolor and has been the #1 best-selling watercolor book series in the world for five years now. Sarah's teaching has received worldwide attention with her online and in-person painting courses and art retreats, where she shares the very best in quality, crafting a lifestyle of slow beauty and intentional choices, one post at a time. Visit https://www.themintgardener.com/links to learn more.

Cancellation Policy:

Due to the highly creative and collaborative coordination that events like this require ahead of time, the Hosts cannot offer refunds. 

The ticket purchase once made is non-refundable, but should the participant be unable to make the planned event, the participant can gift their ticket to a friend if they cannot make it! The participant can make arrangements, and notify the Host. 

However, we understand that 'life happens,' and any cancellation request received due to an extenuating circumstance may be reviewed by the Hosts who in turn will recommend the appropriate action. 

If the event is cancelled by Hosts, all participants will be extended a full refund of their payments.

Photo/Media Consent:

I consent, with my purchase of registration, that any photograph, videotape, or digital recorded images &/or sound recordings of myself is permissible to use in any public media, including radio, television, internet, social media, print or in any of the organization’s or its partners.